THEME EXPLORATION

monster training

12 films · 3 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
GARO: Divine Flame
GARO: Divine Flame
2016 · Yuichiro Hayashi
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
2016 · Scott Derrickson
Empire
Empire
2010 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Ishirō Honda
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2
2014 · Dean DeBlois
Rocky IV
Rocky IV
1985 · Sylvester Stallone
Trollhunter
Trollhunter
2010 · André Øvredal
Blade II
Blade II
2002 · Guillermo del Toro
Kes
Kes
1969 · Ken Loach
La Villa dei mostri
La Villa dei mostri
1950 · Michelangelo Antonioni
The Dragon Tamers
The Dragon Tamers
1975 · John Woo
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' explore the nurturing of misunderstood creatures and the moral complexity of monster-human relationships.

 Chris Sanders United States

Director of 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy, which centers on the literal training and bonding between humans and dragons as the core narrative.

 Bong Joon-ho South Korea

His film 'Okja' deeply explores the relationship between a girl and a genetically-engineered creature, blending themes of training, protection, and emotional connection.